Old Town San Diego with kids

Six siblings standing in front of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park sign.

A few weeks ago our family took a trip down to San Diego to see family and friends. This trip was a little different than most of ours. The focus was spending time with loved ones and not necessarily sightseeing. However, we did want to spend one night near Old Town San Diego so we […]

how to make your own DIY sidewalk chalk

How to make your own DIY sidewalk chalk.

We’re nearing the end of summer break and I’m pretty heartbroken. I’m one of those moms that loves summer break with my kids. Especially now that we don’t homeschool anymore, I feel like this time with my kids is so precious. However, even I by the end of summer am sometimes looking for some new […]

The Oasis at Death Valley: our family’s review

Our review of The Oasis at Death Valley

When we go to a National Park we like to stay as close to the action as possible. That way we have lots of time to explore and don’t waste a lot of time going back and forth. It also means that we can more easily get an early start which is always a bonus! […]

finding the perfect invitations for a wedding

Colorful invites from Basic Invite.

Did you know that the most popular months to get married are May-October? That means that summer wedding season in still in full swing. As a June bride myself there is just something extra special about a summer wedding. I mean, I may be biased but this is my blog so I guess that’s okay, […]

hotels near Disneyland: Del Sol Inn review

Swimming near Disneyland.

I have been having a lot of fun sharing hotels near Disneyland with you this year. When I’m sharing travel content my desire is always to show you–(1) That travel doesn’t have to stop when you have kids, and (2) That you can travel on any budget. With that in mind today I have a […]